By Reverend James Socias, Midwest Theological Forum

The Handbook of Prayers is a compilation of the most loved prayers, devotions, and blessings of the Catholic Faith.

Contents include:

1. Practical guidelines for the life of an ordinary Christian.
2. A  Summary of Christian doctrine, including the doctrine on indulgences and Catholic marriage.
3. Liturgy of the Hours: Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer.
4. The Order of the Mass (English and Latin text arranged on facing pages). Complete Eucharistic Prayers and Prefaces.
5. Prayers for personal preparation before Mass, Thanksgiving prayers after Mass and Communion, and worship of the Eucharist outside Mass.
6. Guidelines for making a good confession, including questions for an examination of conscience.
7. Devotions to the Blessed Trinity, the Sacred Heart, the Holy Spirit, the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph.
8. Meditations on the Rosary, the Way of the Cross, and others from the works of St. Josemaria Escriva.

Here also are special blessings and prayers, such as:

1. Blessing of the Christmas Tree
2. Blessing of the Christmas Creche
3. Blessing of a New Home
4. Prayers for at a Graveside

Measuring just 4" wide by 6 3/8" long by 3/8" thick, this is perhaps the most comprehensive prayerbook available in pocket size.

550 pages.  Softcover.